On 06/24/2010 10:53 AM, Jens-Wolfhard Schicke wrote: > AK wrote: > > On 06/24/2010 08:59 AM, Jens-Wolfhard Schicke wrote: > >> Single character insert. Just like "r" will let you replace one > > character, I often need to insert a single character. > >> Currently I press "i<Whatever><ESC>", taking three strokes (one of them > > ESC or Ctrl-[, both of which involve some hand moving). > >> > >> With the single character insert, the most awkward of the three strokes > > would go away. > > It would be very easy to make a mapping for this, let @a = getch() and > > then "aP (untested). > > > The issue is not adding a feature or a command but what key would be > > assigned to it. Vim already has all keys taken by more useful commands. > I disagree, and propose to use "_" for this feature. (Yes I know it'll break some scripts...)
I disagree with your disagreement :). It's true that I don't use _ at all, but there's many, many commands that I use more often than insertion of single char that don't have a vim command for it. Even if this command were added, I'd definitely remap _ to do some other stuff. I actually use it as one of the leaders for more commands but, anyway.. By the way, does anyone know - what's the historical reasoning for the _ command, it does seem a bit odd? -ak -- You received this message from the "vim_use" maillist. Do not top-post! Type your reply below the text you are replying to. For more information, visit http://www.vim.org/maillist.php
